Interactive course expert support, adviceand guidance from leading industry professionals. Always ready to help or answer any questions you might have throughout the course, all of Fitzwilliam Institute’s course experts are top industry professionals with many years of successful experience. Our Diploma in Wedding Planning contains the core and vital key skillset and, on completion, all of our students are industry-ready.

Real life Wedding Planning briefs. Fitzwilliam Institute’s Diploma in Wedding Planning offers practical and specific skills that can be applied in real world situations. You will gain exposure to invaluable wedding planning toolkits and prepare a real life brief, which will enable you to develop your work portfolio. The course project is aimed at providing you with the confidence and ability to take on and create wedding planning strategies for any organisation.

Flexible online learning. Fitzwilliam Institute’s Diploma in Wedding Planning course can be completed in your own time, from the comfort of your own home, to suit your lifestyle. You will have full access to online resources and subject expert support for one calendar year. However, you can complete the course in as little as 4-6 months, by dedicating 6-8 hours of study per week.

Wedding Planning Jobs, Networking and Volunteer Opportunities. Benefiting from many years of industry experience, we are extremely well placed within the industry. Employers are always looking for Fitzwilliam Institute’s students and alumni. Our website features a comprehensive jobs and volunteer opportunities section.

Preliminary planning

Wedding Brief, Planning and Budgeting

Creating an Outline Plan covering availability of Main Guests; Timing of the Wedding; Choosing the correct Day of the Week on which to be Married;Setting out an Outline Budget from Wedding Jewellery to Catering; Upgrading your Wedding; Wedding Contingency Planning;

Location, Time Management and Wedding Legalities

Choosing the Right Location for the Wedding; Unique Reception Venues; Themed Weddings; Wedding Styles; Wedding Coordination Planning Setting out a Critical Path ; determining if the Outline Plan can be Achieved in the time and on Budget; Checking the Legalities; Wedding Risk Management Insurance; Legal Documentation; Prenuptial Agreements etc;

Wedding Guest Management

The Guest List and Cost Management

Drafting the Guest List; Inviting Children; Immediate Relatives; Relatives one step removed; Consulting Parents about the list; Endeavouring to Invite Equal Numbers between Bride and Groom; Inviting Parents to Contribute to Costs; Managing and Coordinating the Growing Guest List; Limiting Numbers; Agreeing Final Guest List with both sets of Parents; Managing Two Event Guest Lists: Full Day Guest List and Evening Guest List;

Creating a Comprehensive Plan for all activities; for the Bride; Bridegroom; Bridesmaids; Flower Girl; Page Boy; Mothers and Fathers; Best Man; Duties of all participants to be listed at each location; Final Budget Decisions; Using a Software Planning Package; Databases and lists;

Overview: What is a Monarch? Types of Monarchy; Royal Families; Current Royal Families;

Types of Royal Events: Common Royal Events; Royal Events and Ceremonies in the UK; Garden Parties; State Opening of Parliament; Garter and Thistle Services; Swan Upping; The Chelsea Flower Show; General Synod; Gun Salutes; Holyrood Week; Trooping the Colour; Receptions; Remembrance Day; Royal Ascot; Royal Maundy Service; Services of Thanksgiving; The Royal Variety Performance; Royal Events and Ceremonies in Norway; The Opening of the Sorting; Consecration; County Visits; Formal Audiences; Royal Events and Ceremonies in Japan;

Venues for Royal Events: Suitable Venues for Royal Events; Official Royal Residences; Official Royal Residences Currently in Use; Windsor Castle – UK; The Grand Palace – Thailand; The Royal Palace of Belgium ; Prince’s Royal Palace of Monaco; The Royal Palace – Netherlands; The Imperial Palace - Japan ; The Royal Palace - Norway

Planning a Royal Event: Factors to Consider when Planning a Royal Event; Protocol and Etiquette; Contingency Plans

Introduction to Street Parties: Street parties are an effective and fun way to meet new neighbours; Having a street party is easier than you may think and it will definitely be worth it; Trust that your neighbours will want one; because they will! By 'street party' we mean one that is organised by and for all residents in 1 or 2 small streets; without external publicity;

History of Street Parties: Street parties and fêtes are a traditional part of community life; they are a simple way for us to get to know our neighbours; Street parties as we know them started in 1919 and became popular resident events when they were held as 'Peace Teas' to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles after the First World War; They centred round a special treat for children in times of hardship and were quite formal sit down events; Residents continued to organise them for many major national days of celebration;

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Diploma level qualification that is certified and awarded by the ICM (Institute of Commercial Management)

The Institute of Commercial Management was founded in 1979 and is one of the leading Professional Examination and Certification Bodies in the world today. Fitzwilliam Institute have developed and provided practical skills training courses in liaison with the Institute of Commercial Management qualifications and certifications framework for over 25 years. The Institute of Commercial Management certifications and continual professional development training awards are recognised by leading industries, bodies and professions.

next start date: 24th May 2019

Duration: You will have full access to online resources and subject expert support for one calendar year. However, you can complete the course in as little as 4 - 6 months, by dedicating 6-8 hours of study per week.

Course Fees: 595.00 EUR

To secure your place on the course the full fee is required. All fees must be paid in full before the course begins. Please note, the full course fees are inclusive of all course materials and certification costs.

Enrolment intake is strictly limited on this course. Early application is advised. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Fitzwilliam Institute closes on Bank Holidays and for a number of days at Christmas and New Year. Fitzwilliam Institute reserves the right to postpone, cancel or alter courses without notice or to change any of the details in this brochure. Fees are not refundable unless the course is cancelled by Fitzwilliam Institute. Distance Learning courses are provided by Fitzwilliam Institute BGLS Ltd.

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